Hms Ocean Foam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms ocean foam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.235 N,5 30.843 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.087250
  • Longitude: -5.514050
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS OCEAN FOAM
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 26.2 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 90
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS Ocean Foam is an underwater wreck located off the coast of Cornwall, England, with coordinates 50 5.235 N, 5 30.843 W in general depths of 12 fathoms near Penzance and Newlyn. Originally sinking in the area, historical hydrographic surveys note that subsequent searches by salvage surveys, HMS Hecla, and multibeam surveys by MMT were unable to locate the wreck, leading to its current status as dead and non-dangerous.

Surveying Details

H6391/19 14.10.18 SANK IN GEN DEPTH 12FMS. PENZANCE LT BRG N; NEWLYN LT BRG NW BY N. (RA FALMOUTH, DOCKET M015499). GIVES POSN 500512N, 053047W APPROX. BR STD. H2537/28 NOW CHARTED AS NDWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 25.11.74 NOT LOCATED BY SALVAGE SURVEYS. (E GILES). NCA. 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 15MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 777. H2590/76 23.3.76 CLOSE INSHORE. NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). NCA. H3843/86 3.6.88 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 362A [BOAT CAMP SURVEY]). AMENDED TO ABEY. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911. HIRED IN 11.1914. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BLOOMFIELDS LTD, YARMOUTH. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (SIBI & SRN).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS OCEAN FOAM wreck located?

The HMS OCEAN FOAM wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.235 N,5 30.843 W.

How deep is the HMS OCEAN FOAM and where exactly is it located?

The HMS OCEAN FOAM lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.235 N,5 30.843 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS OCEAN FOAM?

The seabed around the HMS OCEAN FOAM lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the HMS OCEAN FOAM sink?

The HMS OCEAN FOAM sank on Oct 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS OCEAN FOAM discovered?

The wreck of the HMS OCEAN FOAM was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS OCEAN FOAM belong to?

The HMS OCEAN FOAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS OCEAN FOAM?

The HMS OCEAN FOAM had a tonnage of 90 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS OCEAN FOAM?

The HMS OCEAN FOAM is classified as a drifter.

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